Hi Barb

Thanks for the information... What is the charge if any for these classes

And It sounds like it is optional.. not sumthing that we have to do ..

I have my appointment scheduled for the 7th

Do you know when the weekly classes start and at what time they are being held

There are already quite a few support groups and we can always start out own!

Blaze online has a good directory of alot of the meetings...

anyways Thanks again for sharing this info

Sandra

Just got back from my Garrett Centre "Support Group" interview, which is also being used to pre-screen to see if you need to see Dr. Sidhu, if you have not already done so..  This will not be an actual WLS Support Group; but instead it will be groups of 10 people (put together after lengthy interviews with lots of paperwork to fill-out) to attend 11 weekly classes (60-90 min./class), involving weekly "homework", to offer information about dealing with feelings & difficulties with food issues, etc, and how to make changes in your life, in these areas.  It will not be groups of people being able to discuss issues, as they go along through their journey to weight loss or pre-op/post-op issues.  There will not be open discussions amongst the group attendees.  But, there will be short question/answer periods regarding the information offered, at the end of the classes.  It is not what I thought the support group would be, so I did not choose to join these classes.
Barb

hi..i leave in Vernon...and i heard that now they do lap band surgery in kelowna...could you please give me a link to the web page or office phone number..thank you..gizy

For any who were following the earlier post, I had hoped to check out a few places in Richmond that might sell the Iso-Pure low-carb "juice" on my last visit there but with ferry hassles and appointments going longer than expected, I didn't get much time to do so.
I can say for sure Popeye's in Richmond doesn't carry this product as I did get there but since Richmond Centre was closing by the time I got there, I was unable to check GNC. I was told by a staff there by phone that they didn't carry it but another member at OH said they had seen it there. I have also been told that the Zeller's Pharmacy does carry it (Alpine Mist, low carb).
However, my local (Nanaimo) Pharmasave was able to order it for me. I bought a case (four -seix packs) for $55 taxes in. Pricey and not the greatest tasting thing in the world, but drinkable and a great way to ge****er and protein at the same time.
I also found Nectar brand powders in my local Fuel and GNC. I bought the iced tea version. Tastes kind of like a bland ice tea, not unpleasant though it is cloudy and not as clear as I would like. 23 grams of protein per scoop (to mix with about 8 oz of water). I find adding a good shot of lemon or lime juice or a little lemonade crystal lite sparks up the taste a bit and, again, helps combine water and protein intake.
Lynn

Hi Lynn:
I found the ISOpure Low Carb drinks (Alpine Punch) at Zellers (Pharmacy area).  I thought it was quite tasty, and I will get more, next time I'm there.
Barb